# Policy StatementReasonable and Representative Testing To Assure Compliance With The Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles
> **US Consumer Product Safety Commission** · Interpretation and policy statement; final rule. · Published 1998-08-11 · Effective 1998-08-11 · 63 FR 42697
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-21387
- **Category:** final-rule
- **Agency:** US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 42697
- **CFR reference:** 16 CFR 1610
- **Publication date:** 1998-08-11
- **Effective date:** 1998-08-11
## Abstract

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues this guidance to notify manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of fabric and garments of factors that the Commission considers in deciding whether to seek civil penalties for violations of the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles (General Wearing Apparel), 16 CFR part 1610.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/08/11/98-21387/policy-statementreasonable-and-representative-testing-to-assure-compliance-with-the-standard-for-the)
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